Brief History: In 2007 and 2008 we were able to reserve four and then all six cabins at Bahia Honda for four nights each trip, starting on a Monday night. We were shut out in 2009 because all cabins had been reserved for the timeframe were wanted. Evidently the word is out as to just how nice these cabins are, because again this year, the first two weeks of May (much less getting a Monday start date) were already booked.

2010 Outing: Thus for 2010 we were able to book just two cabins, for eight consecutive nights; one starting Saturday May 15th, the other starting Sunday May 16th. This will accommodate just twenty (20) anglers in two consecutive four-night shifts of five each per cabin. This also complicates logistics just a bit. ( Note: There is queen-size bed in each bedroom and a sleep-sofa in the main room; linens are supplied.) The cost for the four nights per angler is $98.00. We have reserved cabins #1 and #3.

Lottery For Spots: We will have a lottery for making the trip this time. To enter, Email Doug Dombek at dmdombek@comcast.net . Put “Bahia Honda Lottery” on the subject line. Non-Emailers (only) may call Doug on the phone. The drawing will be held at the September 1st Business (breakfast) Meeting. We will draw twenty members' names (“winners”) at the meeting, and twenty alternates who will constitute the “substitution waiting list”, in the order drawn. The results of the drawing will be Emailed to all who entered, and posted on the Website.

To accept, the winners NOT at the September 1st meeting must reply by Email to Doug by September 10. (Non-Emailers call.) To hold their spot, they MUST ALSO get a check for $98.00 to Doug (made out to the Tri-County Fly Fishers) on or before the September 15th Wednesday Night Meeting.  The Email should also indicate that they will be paying up at the September 15th Meeting, or that “The check is in the Mail”.  (Address: 543 Carrera Dr. , The Villages FL, 32159.)

Substitutions from the waiting list (in order drawn) will require the “Sub” to reimburse the paid-up member for his/her $98.00 deposit. If a “Sub” declines an opening, he or she will be dropped from the list. Changes are to be expected, especially as the event draws near.

Rules: As in the past, once the list of occupants is firm, members will have to work out among themselves who will stay in each cabin; who will drive, meal arrangements, which set of five will be first in the cabin, etc., etc.

There will be a drawing in each cabin for the two beds, and for the sleep-sofa. (Twin-size air mattresses or cots are required for the remaining two occupants.) A “cabin chief”, chosen from each group will be responsible for the cabin key and knowing where the other occupants are each day. No one should fish alone; choose a “fishing buddy” (or two.) Better safe than sorry. Note: Campsites may be available if you are unlucky.